Nairobi, May 2 -- President William Ruto's allies have revived the conversation on the lavish lifestyles that led to the dissolution of the Cabinet in 2024 following the deadly anti-government protests by Gen Zs.

In what came across as a justification and defence of their lifestyle choices, the officials engaged in banter about the opulent lifestyles they are associated with, in the presence of their boss, senior government officials, and members of the public.

The perceived lavish lifestyles among Cabinet Secretaries, Members of Parliament and top government officials were laid bare in a rare light exchange at a funeral in Bomet.

From the pricey clothes they wear, the watches on their wrists, the classy cars they drive and the top-not...